Female Name
Heida
ˈhaɪ̯.da
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
ends in -da
isograms
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Characteristics
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Overall Rating
68/100
Meaning & Etymology
Heida is a German diminutive of the name Adelheid, which means 'nobility' or 'noble nature'. The name has historical roots in Germanic culture and has been used to signify a person of noble character or lineage.
Etymology
Original Form:
Adelheid
Evolution:
The name evolved from the Old High German 'Adalheidis', which combines 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (kind, sort). Over time, it was shortened to 'Heida' as a diminutive form.
Source:
Germanic naming traditions